Lab Support/Lab Assistant (2026-0480)

Valley Medical Center; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 37,112 - 57,514; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center is seeking a Lab Support / Lab Assistant for the Clinical Laboratory department. This full-time role involves performing routine blood collections and processing specimens for testing.

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience in a clinical lab processing department, or a certification from an accredited program, and should hold an active Washington State MA-P License. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in a clinical lab processing department.
• Active Washington State MA-P License is required.
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine blood collections from patients of all age groups.
• Process specimens for testing and complete associated paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and adequately stocked work area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certification from accredited Clinical Lab Assistant Program

Job description

Job Title: Lab Support / Lab Assistant

Req: 2026-0480

Location: VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA

Department: Clinical Laboratory

Shift: Nights (2300 – 0730)

Type: Full Time (0.9 FTE)

Category: SEIU-Service

Salary Range: $26.94 – $41.75 per hour, DOE

Job Description

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Job Overview

Perform routine blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients of all age groups; collect specimens for urine drug screens and paternity collection; process specimens for testing; accurately complete paperwork and data entry associated with these specimens.

Responsibilities

• Follow established protocols for processing specimens for testing and sending out to reference labs.
• Confirm patient identity, label and transport specimens according to protocol.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures, including finger sticks on adults/children and heel sticks on infants.
• Enter and receive laboratory testing requests in computer systems.
• Process blood bank specimens and deliver components to patient care areas.
• Fax, print and deliver reports.
• Answer the phone within 3 rings using proper telephone technique and established scripts.
• Use laboratory and hospital computer systems to look up results, place orders and address queries.
• Complete all documentation required for registration on outpatients for both the hospital and outreach.
• Collect and process urine drug screens per established protocols.
• Monitor work with logs (pending, specimen unreceived, error log reports) and perform mandatory reporting.
• Maintain a clean, adequately stocked work area.
• Perform any additional tasks as assigned.

Prerequisites

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical lab processing department or certification from an accredited Clinical Lab Assistant Program.
• Active Washington State MA‑P License.
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
• Computer and data entry skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and assist co‑workers to meet turnaround times.
• Capability to perform job duties without direct supervision.
• Professional and friendly interaction with a diverse range of customers.
• Effective communication and work skills with all age groups.